Cost of ownership

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How much does an EV cost to purchase and maintain?

The EV landscape is becoming more competitive on cost as the market is becoming saturated. In terms of maintenance, EVs have less parts than conventional vehicles, which may result in lower servicing costs.

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Government initiatives

The government encourages making the switch to electric by offering a range of grants and schemes to make buying an electric car cheaper. These vary state to state and are available on their website.

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Factor in cost of servicing and charging

Charging Costs
Generally, charging your EV at home is more cost-effective than using public charging stations. Many energy suppliers offer home bundles and special rates for off-peak and overnight charging, which can reduce your costs.

Servicing Cost
EVs have less parts, so that means less components that need maintenance, typically EVs are cheaper to service then combustion engine vehicles.

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Forward-looking

The value stability of electric vehicles depends primarily on two factors: a competitive range and the durability of the battery.

The ID. Range offer much longer ranges than previous electric vehicle technology, making it suitable for everyday use and ensuring that it remains competitive for years to come.

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Make mobility more responsible at a similar cost

All in all, the overall costs for electric vehicles are expected to be at the same level as a comparable combustion engine vehicle.


On top of that, it redefines what responsible mobility looks like; inspired by performance and utilising innovative technology designed to reduce our impact on the environment.

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